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Thursday, 22 September 2016

On the road today!

Hi there.

Thanks for popping in.

Very late today.

We have been trundling up the country in the van,all set for a busy weekend.In fact, we're still doing it! But the A1M is shut, so it's detour time to Heather and Len's.Ugh.Let's see if I can post this from the van .The fastest blog in the world!Set up tomorrow at Leyburn.we are holding our annual Clarity Open Day up north at the very prestigious Auction Rooms, Tennants at Leyburn.We set up tomorrow,in readiness for our guests on Saturday.It’s a ticket only gig, but if you turned up on the day, I bet we could squeeze you in.I shall leave a dozen tickets at the door just in case.They’re only a fiver. So who’s demonstrating....Well, we have Maria SimmsSam CroweJo RiceEmma BurnsTina CoxPaul ChurchMandy BranstonMyself

I would say that that’s a pretty amazing line up!Between us, I should think we will cover all bases. Only sorry that Dee Paramour is not with us.She’s not well enough to make that long journey just now,especially because on the SundayI am shooting off up to the Crafter’s Companion shop to do a demo,and Paul Church is chasing down to Peterborough to do 3 hours of live TV !Which means we couldn’t even drive her home.

Hello Barbara. Whew, I feel exhausted just hearing what you have to get through. But I'm so pleased that you are doing, as I'm really hoping to meet you and lots of my bloggy friends on Saturday. Thank you for your kind thoughts yesterday. I really appreciated it. Love xxx

Hi Morag, I have only just read your update from Yesterday and I just wanted to add my sincerest condolences for the very sad loss of Penny, I'm so very very sorry. I was in your shoes only 6 months ago and I miss my little shadow Trevor so much, I'm lucky in that we have 2 other dogs to keep me busy but my little Trevy was a very special boy. Love and hugs xx

Hello dear friends. I've been waiting patiently for today's blog, so I could thank you all for your lovely, caring words yesterday. There are no words to fully describe how caring, supportive and wonderful you all are. I'm off to bed now as hubby and I couldn't sleep last night. so I feel as if I'm in a bit of a haze right now. The friend I was coming to Leyburn with on Saturday has cried off this evening. But I've found a lovely lady who goes to our card class to accompany me instead, so I will definitely be there.Love and Hugs to every one of you. xxx

Dear Morag - so pleased you have been able to come here this evening, to let us know how you are. I hope that you have a great time at Leyburn, meeting up with lots of your bloggy friends. So sorry that I can't be there to give you a huge hug, but I am sure that there will be lots of our friends only too willing to do that! Lots of love and caring hugs, Gilly xxx

Hi Morag I hope you have a better nights sleep tonight. Does this lovely lady from your card club know what she's let herself in for? I'm sure you will get lots of hugs from blog friends on Saturday meanwhile here's a virtual one from me . Xxxxx

Hi Morag,I'm really pleased that you've popped in today. Really looking forward to seeing you on Saturday and glad that you've decided to still go - it will do you good. More importantly , I'll be able to give you a hug! Have a good night's sleep, love and hugs Alison xxx

Enjoy Tennants and Leyburn Barb, I've spent a many happy year living in the area! Fabulous people too and As enthused to you at the retreat best wishes to you and Dave and I trust that your bag is no longer on the floor, lol.

sorry you are travelling. know the feeling. m4 closed and took ages to get home. enjoy you'r working weekend. also newton ackliffe _ be careful, my part of the world. remember to say bath without the southern 'r' and they have a young offenders prison there!! Keep an eye on young DAve!!! courtsey of the MInistry of JUstice! love anne Northerner living in REading x

Hi to all of my lovely blog friends - I hope that you are all as well as can be and that you have all had a good day. Can I ask - is it only me who forgets where she has put the pieces of parchment that she is working on, or are finished ready to mount onto cards?! Thankfully I found what I was looking for eventually and have put together my first Groovi card to give away - not thinking that the previous ones were good enough! It is a thank you card for my new special friend at the hospital - our own 'Star Baker' - hope she likes it! Off to bed now - love and hugs, Gilly xxx

Hi Gilly I'm sure your star baker will love her card, what a lovely friend to have found. I keep a plastic A4 box in my groovy bag and keep my parchment bits in it so they are protected. Sending hugs -enjoy fish and chip Friday xxx

Good morning Gilly. You are going to make your new friend so very happy with your beautiful card. I still have a couple of friends who I remain in contact with from my RT. They ae very special. another week over for you and Neil my friend! Love and Hugs xxx

Good morning all you lovely people - thanks for your kind comments! Just arrived here @ the hospital. That's the end of another week & yes it's fish & chips day! Only 3 more weeks to go! Love & hugs to you all! I will be with you in spirit tomorrow Morag - I hope that you have a really lovely time! Gilly xxx

Hi Barb. Good luck with the rest of your journey. Hope it isn't too late when you arrive at Heather and Len's. We are already enjoying a couple of days here up north ahead of Saturday. Really looking forward to a great day catching up with you and the team and loads of Clarity pals. Love xxx

Sorry you are having a long trip, hope it does not make you too tired for tomorrow's set up. I wish I could be there, only in spirit this time sadly. Your Open Days are fab. Received my Diamond envelope today a lovely treat as usual. xx

Hi Barbara Hope you have a safe journey would love to come to an open day but unfortunately it is to far for me to travel. Don't suppose there is any chance of you doing any down near Dartford Kent is there? xxxxx

Hi Barbara, you must be exhausted. Hope you get to your friends house soon, and the road is open for you tomorrow. Hope nobody has been hurt. Thank you for still blogging.

Sorry I've been AWOL. Lot of stuff, some big stuff, going on and I'm no coping with it.

Hope the setting up tomorrow goes well, and you have some fun with your helper friends. Love Brenda xx

Morag, I was so so sorry to hear about Penny. I feel for you, and know exactly what you are going through. God gave Penny to you because he knew her short life would be filled with love and 24/7 tlc xx

Hi Brenda,Lovely that you have popped in tonight, but I'm sorry that things are not going too well at the moment for you. Remember that we are all here for you to give you some support if you need it. Love and hugs Alison xxx

We really miss you when you are not here, Brenda. I am sorry that you are having a hard time at the moment, and just wish we could give you the practical support you need. Remember you have lots of friends here that you can talk to in safety. xxx Maggie

I'm exhausted just reading this. Had a lovely day crafting today, managed to finish my challenge entry and start my calendar challenge after I had tidied up the desk a bit! Guests are arriving tomorrow though, so I'll be baking in the morning. Wish I was coming to the Open Day, and hope it all goes well. Sending good wishes to Dee x

Wow Barbara how you mannaged all you do I don't know have a wonderful weekend with some wonderful crafting people hugs to keep you going a big thank you for all the inspiration in my diamond envelope I received today love them all xxx

Hi to all my lovely blog friends, hope you've had a good day. Hope you aren't in so much pain Sheila, lovely to see you back Dot when you can. Hi to Donna, Diane, Alison, Pen and Lynn etc sorry in case I've missed you out. May not have internet while away, but try to keep up when we go in a Costa.Ha ha. Love and hugs to you all.xx

Hi Barbara I hope your journey will be over soon and you arrive safe and sound. Enjoy set up day, I'm sure there will be lots of laughter. Safe journeys to you and Paul for Sunday, you have got a busy weekend. I hope Dee is feeling better soon. Sending hugs to you all.Love Diane xxx

Hello lovely blog friends I hope you are all ok. My pricking and cutting is still a work in progress - thank heavens for the light box! I haven't snipped my finger -yet! So I'm quite pleased with the tiny bit I've done. I hope everyone is ok,safe travels to anyone setting off to leyburn. Sending hugs xxxx

Hi all bloggers. Wish I was off to Leyburn, but maybe next time. Meanwhile hope the set up goes easily and a jolly time is had by all. All the best to everybody and special hugs to all who need, or would just like them. Xxx Lynne

Hi Barb,Sorry to hear that you've had a bit of a nightmare journey on the A1. I hate it when you have to divert somewhere. At least you've got Dave for company. I am so looking forward to Saturday and my place is booked on Sunday too - you'll be sick of seeing me! Sorry Dee is not well enough to to come, it's a shame as she is so talented, I love watching her create. Still it will be lovely to see the regulars and Tina too. Hope everything goes well with the setting up . Love and hugs Alison xx

Hi bloggy friends,Hope everything is ok. Really looking forward to this weekend! Good job I got paid yesterday!! Made a card for Jayne as Barbara suggested from her Groovi plates - decided to go with the Rose., so that took up most of the day, but really enjoyed doing it. Looking forward to meeting you at Leyburn on Saturday, love and hugs Alison xxx

Hi Barbara, impressed that you can type so well in a van! I fnd it hard to type on my tablet and I'm only sitting on the sofa or in bed! Have fun at the weekend with your open day and your demo at the shop. Was I lived closer. Xx

Hi Donna,Yes I'm another one missing Hochanda on the tv, but am watching on my iPad. Hope you and Phoebe are ok - is she fully recovered now! Give her a big cuddle from me and there's one for you too, love and hugs Alison xx

Hello Barbara, sorry you are having a bad journey after a very busy weekend with another one to follow. Sorry I can't join you in my favourite part of the country but a little too far to travel at the moment. I went to your first open day in Crowborough which was amazing. Unfortunately I wasn't well enough to attend this year but as you saw on Saturday am much better now. I know your whole weekend will be a great success. Have fun.x

Hi all my new bloggy friends. Safe journey to all you lucky people travelling to Leyburn. I hope everyone is able to meet up and maybe get Barbara to take some more photos of you all to post. It's great to put faces to names. It certainly sounds like a good line up for the demos. Can't wait to hear all about it.x

Got home from work to find a very special package waiting for me. Thank you so much Barbara for the beautiful new Groovi plates. I absolutely love them, and spent all night getting Groovi. Not finished yet, as I spent a lot of time colouring. Can't wait to see them demo'd.

Hello Brenda, I was so glad to see you posting this evening, I was getting worried about you. This is only my second day of posting and I know you find change and new people joining in unsettling but I love reading what you have to say and hope to be your new blog friend. As everyone has said we are all here to help in any way we can. Take care.xx

Hi Barbara , hope you and the team have a wonderful weekend, as I am sure you will. All the lucky people who will meet you are in for a treat. I will look forward to watching Paul on Sunday all be it on my iPad as I am a freeview viewer and as you know we can not watch on the big screen until October. Take care and have fun. X

Can't wait, only two sleeps! Actually, call it one and a half as I will have to leave about 4 am. Worth every mile! Must stop browsing Clarity website and the blog, my wish list is going to buckle the credit card... So looking forward to Saturday and hopefully meeting some of the lovely ladies on this blog. X

Hi, Barb, hoping your journey improves and you arrive safely at your destination. Sounds like you're traveling with Wurka & Hollick??? Received my Diamond Club monthly goodies today. Really like the stencil! Have to have a play with that and the lovely brushes. Have a superb weekend. Xx

Missed this last night well it's about 1-30 am knees playing up so sitting on edge of bed will they settle hopefully you have arrived safely know and get some sleep before big set up later wish was coming to join you all next year hopefully going to try getting back to sleep speak laters hugs xx

You have my sympathy re the A1 it's a nightmare at the mo - main thing is to be safe and sound. Looking forward to seeing you and Paul again on Saturday and also meeting your fab team! Hope Mel is soon on the mend.

By the way I'm 'stalking' you this weekend as am also coming along to Crafters Companion HQ on Sunday - would be rude not to as you'll be as near to where I live as you're likely to get - lol!

You have my sympathy re the A1 it's a nightmare at the mo - main thing is to be safe and sound. Looking forward to seeing you and Paul again on Saturday and also meeting your fab team! Hope Mel is soon on the mend.

By the way I'm 'stalking' you this weekend as am also coming along to Crafters Companion HQ on Sunday - would be rude not to as you'll be as near to where I live as you're likely to get - lol!

Good luck with your busy schedule this weekend, I would like to thank you for the beautiful items in my diamond club package that arrived yesterday. I won't spoil the surprise for any that haven't received theirs yet, but each one is something I would have chosen myself to have, they are beautiful xxx

Hello Barb, hope you arrived safely, and get some time to relax before your very busy weekend. Please wish Dee well, hope she gets better soon. My club package also arrived yesterday, and it is stunning, looking forward to playing with it. Take care. Bx

Really disappointed that my friend and I can't attend Leyburn after the silly car accident on Monday. Have found a new car but can't get it in time to make the trip.I am more sad that I had given the ticket to my friend as part of her birthday present, will have to find a super alternative.Hope it goes well

Wish I could be there with you all - but I am booked in at a workshop elsewhere. What is it about 24th Sept - I was spoilt for choice for places to go! I know those of you who are going will have a lovely time.

Wish I could be there with you all - but I am booked in at a workshop elsewhere. What is it about 24th Sept - I was spoilt for choice for places to go! I know those of you who are going will have a lovely time.

Hope the setting up is going well, Barbara. I've had a ticket for Leyburn for months but won't be able to get there as, sadly, we have a funeral to attend. I did let the office know in case someone else could get in instead of me :) Looking forward to next year now!! Mxx